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Building a Healthier Africa, Together: A manifesto for transformation

Africa is a continent of resilience, diversity, and opportunity. A continent that has faced tremendous health challenges but has also achieved remarkable progress. Africa is a continent of resilience, diversity, and opportunity. A continent that has faced tremendous health challenges but has also achieved remarkable progress. A continent with the opportunity to come together with a clear vision to achieve transformational progress. At this pivotal moment in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty and challenge it is more important than ever that we take ownership of our future. With no illusions as to the scale and significance of the task ahead, I am truly humbled to submit my candidacy for the new Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Organisation.